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AJA 50+ (Active Jewish Adults 50+)
AJA 50+ is an independent non-profit volunteer-driven organization for the 50+ population.
We are a member organization of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the United Way. Our
organization has 400 members with a range of ages 50-90+.
Our Mission
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To provide a range of cultural, health, fitness, recreational, social, and educational programs
designed to meet the needs of the 50+ population in the Ottawa Jewish Community
Membership and programs are open to all
To be a voice for the 50+ Jewish population in the areas of seniors’ housing, transportation,
health, and wellness
To collaborate with other organizations in the areas of common interest to the 50+ population
in Ottawa
To inform members about programs of interest to the 50+ population sponsored by community
agencies or other organizations
Membership Benefits
 Opportunity to contribute to governing, shaping and delivering of programs
 Access to all AJA 50+ programs at very affordable fees
 Program guide mailed (either by paper copy or email) 3 times a year
 Weekly email updates and program reminders
 Ownership in the only city-wide Jewish organization for mature adults
Funders, Donors and Partners
AJA 50+ enjoys a partnership with the Soloway Jewish Community Centre with regard to use of
space and joint programming. AJA 50+ is pleased to partner with MASC (an organization who
promotes the arts in schools and the community) whose generous subsidies allow for professional
performers and artists. For 2015-16 year, AJA 50+ is receiving grants from the Jewish Federation
of Ottawa, The United Way and the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat. AJA 50+ also relies on the
generosity of numerous private donors.
Staff
Executive Director - Annette Paquin execdir@aja50plus.ca 613-526-2968
Creative Connections Coordinator - Merle Haltrecht-Matte creativeconnections@aja50plus.ca
Jewish Calendar Dates 2015 (5776)
Sept 14-15
Sept 22
Sept 23
Sept 28-29
Oct 5
Oct 6
Dec 7-14
Rosh Hashanah
Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur
Sukkot (First Days)
Shemini Atzeret
Simchat Torah
Chanukah
Jewish New Year
Beginning of Yom Kippur
Day of Mourning and Fast Day
Harvest Festival
Last Day of Sukkot
Day of Rejoicing with the Torah
Festival of Lights
Disclaimer: AJA 50+ is not responsible for the claims or representations made by advertisers and sponsors.
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
President’s Message
Hello Dear AJA 50+ Members,
This year has been an exciting and productive one for
AJA 50+. Our membership has grown. Our programs
have been wonderfully diverse and we have had the
highest participation rate in our history.
We welcomed new members and celebrated our many
volunteers. Fundraising events were hugely successful.
We achieved the goal of adding to our coffers,
gathering together as community and sharing common
interests, which was very exciting to see.
I would like to thank outgoing board members, AC Dolgin, Mel Massey and Howard
Strauss for their contributions and commitment to AJA 50+; vice presidents
Sophie Kohn Kaminsky and Maurice Klein who assumed charge while I was caring
for my mother; Flo Morgan whose continued dedication as our registrar is
appreciated day after day and year after year. A very special thank you to
Annette Paquin, who ensures the smooth daily operation of the organization, has
an amazing corporate memory, shares her insights and SO much more.
Welcome to Gail Krochmalnick and Irene Shanefield who have joined the Board. I
look forward to working with them and ALL returning, enthusiastic and dynamic
members of the Board of Directors.
As I write the summer days are slowly shortening while the sun’s rays continue to
radiate heat and brilliance. Grab your coffee or tea and head to your favourite
chair. The fall program guide is once again jam-packed with enticing events and
dynamic programming sure to inspire your interest and enjoyment. Don’t delay,
plan your fall activities today!
Please share the guide with family and friends and encourage them to join you in
participating in these programs by becoming a member of the AJA50+
community.
Frank joins me in wishing you and your entire family Shanah Tovah Umetukah, a
good and sweet year.
Margo Rosen
President, AJA 50+
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
MONDAY
Tour of L’Ancienne Prison de l’Orignal
Built in 1824-25, this neoclassical, loyalist style building was the oldest
functioning prison in Ontario until it was decommissioned in 1998.
L’Ancienne Prison was the only Francophone jail in Ontario. Now a
museum of local history and prison artifacts, it also houses the oldest
operating courthouse for the provincial justice system. The building is
listed as part of the Historic Places Initiative.
Sept 21 10:30-11:30am L'Orignal, ON $10
Daily Life in Iran
William Thorngate, Emeritus Professor of Psychology,
Carleton University, will present an informative and
personal look at daily life in Iran. With 22 visits since
1993, he has lived with Iranian families, watched their
children grow, and observed two decades of changes in
Iranian society.
Topics will include education, marriage and divorce,
child rearing, dreams and worries, sources of fun,
effects of the Internet, problems facing youth and the
elderly, picnics and poetry, and the toilet paper paradox.
Oct 26 1:00-2:00pm
SJCC
Cost $5
The Transgender Brain
When we think of a person’s sex, or gender, we typically think of their physical
characteristics. However, our brains also have a gender that is
largely responsible for the ways that men and women think and
behave. This session will explore the transgender brain to better
understand the physiological and anatomical differences that
contribute to one’s sense of gender identity and how this applies to
the phenomenon of transgenderism in human society.
Presented by Elaine Waddington Lamont, PhD, Departments of Neuroscience and
Psychology, Carleton University.
Nov 2 1:00-2:30pm SJCC Cost $5
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MONDAY
True Film Confessions
Since 1993, Robert Fontaine has been the film reviewer on CBC
Radio One’s popular drive-home program, All in a Day. His lively,
witty, and often irreverent reviews have become a highlight of
the week for many CBC listeners. Robert’s in-person talks cover
the highs and lows of film criticism, mixing amusing digressions
and side trips with excerpts from his most recent book, True
Confessions of a Film Critic. Robert Fontaine’s talk will feature a
lively Q & A session during which all aspects of film are fair game
for a lively back and forth with the audience. Prepare for some
true film confessions!
Nov 9 1:00-2:30pm SJCC
Cost $10
Visit to the Lowey Collection
The Jacob M. Lowy Collection at Library and Archives Canada is Canada’s national
treasure of rare Hebraica, Judaica and Incunabula. It holds over 3,000 volumes
containing early and rare editions of Talmud, Haggadot, Biblical Commentary and
mystical texts. This will be a memorable visit with rare and beautiful Hebrew books and
manuscripts. Limited attendance. Please register for either the morning or afternoon
tour.
Tour 1 Nov 16 10:00-11:15am Location National Archives Cost $10
Tour 2 Nov 16 1:30-2:45pm
Location National Archives Cost $10
Can We Time Travel?
We think we understand time because it dominates every
single aspect of our daily lives, even how one reads this
sentence. It is when we start asking the hard questions
that we realize we don’t really have a concept of time.
Can we time travel? Actually, there are 13 answers!
Presented by Peter Watson, Emeritus Professor of Physics,
Carleton University.
Nov 23 1:00-2:30pm SJCC
Cost $5
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MONDAY
Wabano Centre
Join us for a guided tour of the rippling glass-and-stone
Wabano Centre designed by architect Douglas Cardinal.
The tour will be followed by a demonstration of beautiful
elements of aboriginal culture, including drumming,
traditional crafts and an exhibit by residential school
survivors. Cultural items for on-going fundraising are
available for purchase. Light refreshments will be provided.
Nov 23 5:00-8:00pm 299 Montreal Road Cost $10
the unrefined olive
Join AJA 50+ at a tasting bar and try some premium
Extra Virgin olive oils from around the world, flavour
fused and infused olive oils, and aged Balsamic Vinegars
from Modena, Italy. Learn about the process of making
olive oil and vinegars, and let your palette be the judge
of the best flavours.
Dec 7 10:30-12:00pm
151 A Second Avenue Cost $10
The English Language
How did it come to be? The English language, as we know it today, is only a few
hundred years old. What is the reason for its importance? Join us in an exploration of
English, the official language in 67 countries, used on every continent, with over 400
million native speakers.
Presented by Don Wiles Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Carleton University.
Dec 14 1:00-2:30pm
SJCC Cost $5
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TUESDAY
Creative Connections
Senior members of AJA 50+ and the SJCC are invited
to enjoy a weekly day of social and recreational
activities. Weekly chair exercise class, workshops,
lectures and new this session, an intensive music
program of both performances and participation. Meet
new friends and enjoy a great day of activities.
Assistance with transportation is available. Note, this
is not a drop-in program. Registration is required.
For more information contact Merle Haltrecht-Matte 613-824-6833 or
creativeconnections@aja50plus.ca.
Oct 13-Dec 15 9:30am-2:15pm SJCC
Cost $50 (plus transportation where provided)
AJA 50+ Intro To Chess
Think chess isn't for you? If you really want to know you should just check, mate .
Many members of Chess for Fun entered the program with no prior knowledge of the
game and are now playing well and having fun. Meet new friends, challenge your brain,
and have a great time. This session is intended as a sample class/program. AJA 50+
members are invited and encouraged to bring a non-member to the class.
For more information contact Ted Bonder 613-228-1458.
Sept 8 9:30-noon SJCC
Cost: No charge but pre-registration requested
AJA 50+ Chess for Fun
Whether you are a beginner or have played recreationally
for years, come and discover what all the buzz is about.
With expert teaching, guided play, or just the chance to
play with others for enjoyment, this program will be for
you.
For more information contact Ted Bonder 613-228-1458.
Oct 13- Dec 1 10:00-noon SJCC Cost $30
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TUESDAY
20th Century Literature
An SJCC program in conjunction with AJA 50+.
From modernism to post–modernism, realism to surrealism, the twentieth century saw
numerous new and exciting approaches to the craft of literary fiction. Through readings
of stories by authors like Virginia Woolf, Jorge Luis Borges, Shirley Jackson and Neil
Gaiman, participants will encounter these styles and more as they examine a wide
variety of modern writing.
To ensure this pricing, register with AJA 50+.
Oct 13-Nov 17 9:45-11:45am
SJCC Cost $115
Sara Vered: My Life in the Haganah
Sara Vered is a well-known philanthropist and leader in Ottawa’s
Jewish Community. She is a member of the Order of Canada. From
Israel’s beginnings until today, Sara has shown an uncompromising
love for Israel. During Israel’s War of Independence, Sara Vered, aged
16, served as a signal operator with the Haganah while stationed in the
Southern Front Headquarters in the Negev. Today Sara is known
equally for her commitment to her second home, Canada. She and her
husband Zeev, established The Vered Israel Cultural program through the SJCC, The
Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program at Carleton University, and the Vered Rose
Garden at the Governor General's Residence, to name just a few of her contributions.
Hear Sara’s remarkable story and journey from Sara herself.
Oct 20
1:00-2:15pm
SJCC
Cost $5
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TUESDAY
Flying Canoe
The Rag and Bone Theatre Company will present myths, music and legends from the
early French Canadian loggers, voyageurs, and habitants. Performed in ‘open
manipulation’ style, the puppeteers appear in full view of the audience and freely move
from being narrators to puppeteers. Rag and Bone Theatre has received numerous
awards including an ACTRA award and a Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry
from UNIMA, the international puppetry association.
This program is presented in English with a ‘smattering’ of French and is made possible
through a generous donation from MASC.
Oct 27
1:00-2:00pm
SJCC Cost $10
Capital Cases
AJA 50+ welcomes back lawyer, Leonard Shore. Each year, he
introduces the audience to a case in which he has been involved.
Always fascinating, sometimes shocking, participants will get an
‘insider’s view’ of the case and will be invited to be ‘on the jury’.
Leonard Shore has been practicing criminal law for over 40 years and
has appeared before the Gomery and Arar inquiries. He lectures in
common law at the University of Ottawa.
Nov 3
1:00-2:15pm
SJCC
Cost $5
Aged in Harmony
Aged in Harmony is a men’s acapella group consisting only of seniors. They sing the
songs of their youth as well as more contemporary pieces. Upbeat and interactive,
their wonderful performers have been a hit with AJA 50+ participants in the past. For
this performance, they will include music to reflect on Remembrance Day.
Nov 10
1:00-2:00pm
SJCC
Cost $5
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TUESDAY
Dr. Andrew Bennett: Ambassador for Religious Freedom
Dr. Andrew Bennett is Canada’s first Ambassador for Religious
Freedom a position established in 2013. Since March 2014,
Ambassador Bennett has also served as Canada’s Head of
Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance
Alliance. He has worked as a public servant in the Government
of Canada in a wide variety of analytical, research and
corporate roles.
Ambassador Bennett will discuss the imperative of advancing
human dignity in the context of promoting religious freedom.
He will also discuss his role as Head of the Canadian Delegation
to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).
Nov 24
1:00-2:00pm SJCC
Cost $5
Chanukah Party
Come join your friends and meet new ones for a freilich, delicious
and musical afternoon to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Enjoy
traditional Chanukah treats such as latkes and doughnuts,
traditional candle lighting, music, plus maybe even a dance or
two!
Dec 8
1:00-2:30pm SJCC
Cost $10
Jewish Patriots- Adventurers and Soldiers of Fortune
Twentieth-century Jewry produced a fascinating collection of adventurers
and soldiers of fortune who played significant roles in armed struggles
around the world – places as diverse as Palestine, China, Texas and
Vietnam.
While the name of Morris ‘Two-Gun’ Cohen may be familiar to some, there
are numerous others about whose lives and escapades you will hear in
this presentation, including Joseph Trumpeldor, ‘Mickey’ Marcus, Bert
Levy, Sam ‘the Fighting Jew’ Dreben and others, as time permits.
Presented by AJA 50+ member, Allan Levine.
Dec 15 1:00-2:30pm SJCC
Cost $5
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WEDNESDAY
Drop-in Mah Jongg
Craks, bams, winds and dots!
Whether beginner or seasoned player, have fun playing the
American/Jewish version of this ancient Chinese tile game.
Don’t forget your current card and bring a set if you have one.
Contact Irene Lenet 613-274-7118 or Eleanor Bocian 613-7393325.
Weekly 10:00am-noon SJCC
Cost $2 per session
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WEDNESDAY
Rocks From the Sky
For hundreds of years, humans have gazed up into the night sky at shooting stars.
These sudden flashes of light, called meteors, are caused by tiny particles from space
plunging into the Earth’s atmosphere at very high speeds, and burning up. On
occasion, a much larger ‘rock from space’-a meteorite-enters the atmosphere and can
even impact the surface of our planet, causing a crater.
Howard Simkover, who has lectured and produced shows for Montreal’s Dow
Planetarium, will share his experiences and knowledge of meteors and meteorites.
Sept 2
1:00-2:30pm
SJCC Cost $5
Upper Canada Village
The Village provides a real-life, interactive environment
to learn about life in the 19th century and how the past
continues to shape our lives today. There are many
buildings in the Village, including the bakery, Chrysler
store, a flour mill and a cheese factory. Take a guided
tour of a selection of buildings. Participants will choose a
lunch location: Willard’s Hotel, Harvest Barn, Village
Café or Cook’s Tavern.
Sept 16
10:30-12:00pm Morrisburg $26.00
Lunch is at participants’ expense
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
WEDNESDAY
Shiru Lach in the Afternoon
An SJCC program in conjunction with AJA 50+.
Are you serious about choral singing? Would you like to
sing with like–minded choristers? If so, Shiru Lach in the
Afternoon is for you. The group will meet for 10 weeks to
learn and perfect a beautiful repertoire of Jewish music.
The final two weeks of the program will be spent
performing at community sing outs. The ability to read
music, Hebrew or Yiddish is not a requirement.
Conductor: Ellen Asherman
Accompanist: Aviva Lightstone
To ensure this pricing, register with AJA 50+.
Oct 7-Dec 9 1:30-3:00pm SJCC
Cost $80
Hey, What Happened to You? My Victory over Leukemia
Bernard Gotlieb, Canada’s longest surviving bone marrow transplant
patient will speak about his experiences with Leukemia. He has battled
numerous medical complications, including double amputation. These
adversities have only strengthened his resolve to lead a full life teaching
chess, tutoring French, Spanish and math, and running a championship
level Scrabble club.
The only things really incurable about Bernard are his sense of humour and his joie-devivre, which he has been sharing with Montreal audiences since publication of his
memoirs. Bernard’s book will be available for sale following the lecture.
Oct 7
1:00-2:30pm SJCC Cost $5
If Sculptures Could Talk
An SJCC program in conjunction with AJA 50+.
Get an appreciation of sculptural masterworks through the perspective of time. During
this novel five week course look at the factors that have given birth to masterpieces
that have grown in meaning and importance over time. Students will learn about the
works and lives of Antonio Canova, Sir Jacob Epstein, Auguste Rodin, Ossip Zadkine
and Barnett Newman among numerous others. The first four weeks are classroom
sessions at the SJCC. The date for the fifth session, a visit to National Gallery, will be
determined by the participants during the first class.
The course instructor is Robert Sauve, Philosophy (B.A., M.A.) Education (M.A.) and
Docent with the National Gallery of Canada.
To ensure this pricing, register with AJA 50+.
Oct 21-Nov
1:00-2:30pm
SJCC Cost $95
See us11
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at http://aja50plus.ca
WEDNESDAY
Soapmaking
Learn the traditional process of cold soap making
with a Certified Holistic Aromatherapist. Each group
of 5 people will work together to create and
customize a batch of cold processed soap. Groups
have the option of using essential oils or fragrance
oils as well as herbs and spices to colour their soap
creations. Molds are provided, but participants are
welcome to bring their own if they have one they
like. Each participant will take home the equivalent
of approximately 8oz of fresh soap that is made in the workshop, as well as a cured 4oz
bar of soap and written materials of the process. This soap is gentle enough for all skin
types and ages.
Dec 2 1:00-4:00pm Location TBA
Cost $35
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
WEDNESDAY
Jewish Film Series
This monthly Jewish film series features award-winning current films. See the best of the
Jewish film genre. The fee for this program covers the cost of refreshments.
This is a joint program with the Greenberg Families Library.
Sukkah City
Sept 9
A fascinating documentary about a remarkable architectural competition in
New York City to build a Sukkah, the small hut built for the holiday of
Sukkot. The competition was led by best-selling author Joshua Foer who
wanted to move beyond the traditional and generic plywood huts. Foer
challenged contemporary designers and architects to design and construct
twelve radical sukkahs and place them in a public space. English 67 min
Alive Inside
Oct 14
An inspiring documentary about the work of Dan Cohen, a Jewish social
worker, founder of the non-profit organization, Music & Memory, which uses
music to connect and renew dementia patients. Cohen visits nursing homes
and supplies individuals with iPods who listen to the music of their youth.
Often the listeners smile, talk and dance to the music which meant so much
to them. A remarkable demonstration of the power of music to combat
memory loss and restore dignity to elderly individuals. English 78 min
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus
Nov 25
A fascinating documentary about the rescue of 50 Jewish children from
Austria in the spring of 1939 by Gilbert Kraus, a Philadelphia lawyer and his
wife Eleanor. Their plan was vigorously opposed by Jewish groups in the
United States and the American Government. Despite the danger, the
couple travelled to the heart of Nazi Germany determined to overcome all
bureaucratic obstacles and bring these children to the safety of the United
States. An incredible story that was unknown until the release of this film.
English 63 min
Deli Man
Dec 16
An entertaining documentary about the history and status of delicatessens
throughout North America. David Gruber, a third-generation delicatessen
owner discusses the importance of delicatessens in Jewish neighborhoods. The
story of the deli is the story of Jews including immigration, migration, upward
mobility and the movement of the delis from downtown to the suburbs. The
film includes a colorful cast of characters such as Larry King, the journalist,
who talk about food and reminisce about the good old days when the
delicatessen was a vital part of Jewish communities. English 91 min
Wednesdays Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 5, Dec 16 1:00-3:00pm SJCC
Cost $3 drop-in for refreshments $8 for the series
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
THURSDAY
Sharing The Music That Moves You
This peer-led group meets every week to discover which composers, lyricists, and
performers inspire and speak to the human spirit.
A weekly schedule is set up by the group. Participants bring in their favourite music
(on CD, tape, DVD, your computer or even live) for the group to enjoy and discuss.
For more information on weekly content, contact Roslyn Frankl 613-738-7672.
Weekly
10:00-noon
SJCC
Cost $10 for the season (Sept-Dec)
Drop-in Bridge
Casual drop-in Bridge for beginners as well as seasoned players.
Bring a partner or find one here. Light refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome. In order to accommodate players without
partners, some tables may be requested to play 5.
For more information, contact execdir@aja50plus.ca.
Weekly
1:00-3:00pm SJCC
Cost $3 per session
Mill of Kintail
The Mill of Kintail Museum is a heritage building, collection, and a
conservation site, on the Indian River in Lanark County. It is the
home of the R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum and the James
Naismith Museum. These two friends were born and raised in
Ramsay Township, now Mississippi Mills, and each went on to
become internationally recognized for his contribution to sports. At
the end of the tour, enjoy the magnificent scenery from the lawn. Participants are
encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.
Sept 10 10:00-12:00pm
Almonte
Cost $10
Architectural Tour of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada is an outstanding example of beaux-arts architecture.
The tour will visit the Grand Hall, the Federal courtroom(s), and the Supreme Court of
Canada courtroom. It will continue with a special behind-the-scenes tour of rooms
which have high heritage content, such as the Judges’ Conference Room, staff
Conference Room, and the Library. The Registrar of the Court has agreed to meet and
talk with the group in his office, another high heritage room. Limited space;
participants must be registered at least 2 weeks in advance for security screening.
Oct 29 9:00-11:00am
Supreme Court of Canada
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
Cost $10
THURSDAY
Art at the National Gallery
Join other AJA 50+ art lovers for two exciting tours guided by art experts. Contact
Ozzie Silverman, (613) 737-5596, if you need additional information.
Please note that space is limited.
Beauty's Awakening: Drawings By The Pre-Raphaelites And Their
Contemporaries Oct 15
The exhibition highlights the work of Pre-Raphaelite geniuses such as Edward BurneJones, John Everett Milais, William Holman Hunt, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. They were
members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a movement founded in London in 1848
that intended to reform art by rejecting mechanistic approaches of the past. They
leaned towards Romanticism and were greatly influenced by nature. Their works endure
as amazing objects of beauty.
Monet: A Bridge To Modernity Nov 19
This exhibition brings together thirteen works from collections around the world to
explore Claude Monet's innovative experiments between 1872 and 1875 with the motif
of bridges. During a three year period in Argenteuil on the outskirts of Paris, local
bridges were central to Monet's compositions. The paintings in the exhibition are
accompanied by 19th century photographs, illustrations, guide books and Japanese
woodblock prints, of which Monet was a collector.
Oct 15 and Nov 19 10:00-11:15am National Gallery, 380 Sussex Dr.
Cost $14 for Members of the National Gallery, $34 for Non-Members
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
THURSDAY
The Cupcake Lounge
Enjoy a hands-on experience at The Cupcake Lounge. Learn about
the cupcake business and the recent surge in popularity. Claudia
Arizmendi, owner of The Cupcake Lounge, will explain how the
recipes are chosen, what quantities are baked each day, what
flavours sell, plus the ins and outs of running a small specialty
business. Ice your own cupcake with expert direction and enjoy
eating it with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Leave your diets at
home.
Nov 12
10:00-11:15am
Westboro
Cost $12
Annual Bridge and Games
Fundraiser
Thursday, October 22
11:15 - 3:00pm
Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre Britannia Park
Duplicate Bridge Tournament, Contract Bridge,
Mah Jongg, Chess, Scrabble
Duplicate Bridge Under the
Direction of Liz Schwartz
Lunch will be served Everyone Welcome
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$40
FRIDAY
Scrabble with Friends
If you enjoy word games, come join us for a couple of hours of
Scrabble for fun (not for blood). It’s a cooperative atmosphere
with more experienced players giving tips to those with less
experience. You’re guaranteed to learn at least one new word a
week.
Sept 4-Dec 11
10:00-noon
SJCC
Cost $20
The Original Twitter – AJA 50+ Bird-Watching
Dave Moore, AJA 50+’s favourite ‘birder’, will lead our group on The
Lime Kiln Trail where the ruins of the 19th century Flood Lime Kiln is
located. Frances Flood and company quarried limestone from a nearby
escarpment and fired it for days in the circular kiln pot to produce lime.
This site has plenty of exposed rock, including beds of limestone that
have been scraped clean of soil by glacial action. At this time of year
we will look for the south bound migrant birds. Good walking shoes
are highly recommended for this walk which can be uneven in places. Bring binoculars,
a camera or notepad and pencil for notes and some birdseed for the chickadees.
Sept 11 8:30am-11:00am Moodie Drive
Cost $10
Alice in Shandehland: Scandal and Scorn in
the Edelson/Horwitz Murder Case
Monda Halpern, author of Alice in Shandehland: Scandal and
Scorn in the Edelson/Horwitz Murder Case, will describe the true
story of the murder of well-known jeweller, Ben Edelson, in
Ottawa in November of 1931.
The Ottawa Citizen writes: “This is a compelling read that revisits
an epic scandal in Ottawa’s Jewish community that became the
stuff of high drama and alleged murder.”
Monda Halpern is an Associate Professor in the Department of
History at the University of Western Ontario.
The book will be available for sale following the talk.
Sept 18 10:00-11:30am
SJCC
Cost $5
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FRIDAY
Tour of Ismaili Imamat
This tour will combine an architectural tour along with a 30 minute video about the
international work of the Aga Khan Foundation. Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki in
conjunction with local architect Ted Tashima designed the building, which opened in
2008. It won the Governor General’s medal for Architecture in 2012. The building
serves as a de facto embassy for the Aga Khan of Nizari Ismailism in Canada. The
building houses 60 employees of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, a non-profit
development agency, and the Global Centre for Pluralism, which is an education and
research centre.
Sept 25
2:15-4:00pm
Cost $10
Public Art Walking Tour- Wellington Street West
Explore the artwork "The Wellington Marbles" in an engaging walking
tour with the artist Marcus Kucey-Jones. Eighteen hand-carved
marble sculptures are installed at intervals along Wellington Street
West. Each sculpture playfully captures the form of a fire hydrant
fused with everyday objects such as local foods, artistic tools and
musical instruments. The artists, Marcus Kucey-Jones and Ryan
Lotecki chose the fire hydrant because it is an object found in many
communities that connects people in an uncelebrated yet vital manner.
The hydrants and their coupled forms present the viewer with a sense
of humour, playfulness, and culturally reference the area.
Oct 9 10:00-11:00am
TBA
Cost $10
In the Artist’s Studio: Roz Tabachnick
AJA 50+ member, Roz Tabachnick, has been an artist for over 30
years. Her work has been displayed in galleries and boutiques in
both Ontario and B.C. Having created stained glass pieces,
macramé, off-loom weaving and pottery, Roz has turned her
creativity to jewellery design and geometric / abstract paintings.
She has won several awards from the Nepean Fine Arts League.
Roz will host participants in her home.
Oct 23
10:00-11:30am
TBA
Cost $10
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FRIDAY
Art At The Silvermans
AJA 50+ members, Sheela and Ozzie Silverman, have graciously
agreed to give AJA 50+ art lovers an in-depth overview of their
collection of graphic art and photographs, including 19th Century
Japanese woodblock prints, Inuit prints from Cape Dorset and Baker
Lake, and Aboriginal prints from British Columbia. The tour will also be
an opportunity to see how photographs that record personal travel
experiences can be used to create mini galleries in your own home.
Attendance is limited.
Nov 13 10:00-11:00am
TBA
Cost $10
Volunteer Appreciation 2015, Billings Estate
AJA 50+ is a volunteer-run organization.
Members get involved in all aspects of the organization:
executive planning, managing finances, identifying and delivering
programs, providing hospitality at our many get-togethers,
and organizing our fundraising activities.
Our volunteer coordinator is Glenda Blacker.
Check out the volunteer tab on our website to see how you can contribute.
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors and Donors
Super Chuppas
Ottawa's best for your wedding
for rent or sale
Patsy Royer 613-233-3099
www.superchuppas.com
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Mark your calendars for these other important dates for AJA 50+:
August 24-Registration Day for Fall Programs
August 26-Board Meeting
October 22-AJA 50+ Bridge Fundraiser
October 28-Board Meeting
December 2-Board Meeting
December 22-Registration Day for Winter Programs
All members of AJA 50+ are welcome to attend board meetings. Please
contact the president in advance to let her know of your attendance.
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
Registration by mail
Send form and cheque
(Payable to AJA 50+) to AJA 50+ registrar:
Flo Morgan
59 Beaver Ridge
Ottawa, ON K2E 6E2
Registration in person
Monday, August 24
9:30am-noon
Social Hall A, SJCC
Payment by cheque,
cash or credit card
Membership
Membership is open to all individuals aged fifty years and older. The annual
membership fee is $36.00 per person.
The membership year is Sept 1, 2015-Aug 31, 2016.
Membership is necessary to register and to attend AJA 50+ programs.
New memberships require a Membership Registration form.
All members will be given a membership card.
Please bring your card to all AJA 50+ programs.
Registration
Registration is accepted by mail upon distribution of the Program Guide and is on a first
come, first served basis. Payment must be received with the form to secure a space in
a program. Some programs fill quickly; don’t be disappointed.
Every effort will be made to accommodate those registered in a program that is popular
and fills quickly. This may include adding additional program dates.
Refund Policy
If a member withdraws at least one week prior to the program and requests a refund,
the member will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be
given to participants who cancel for activities costing $5.00 or less. A full refund will be
issued if AJA 50+ cancels the activity. In the case of a series of 4 or more sessions,
refunds for withdrawal are 50% after the first session and no refunds after two or more
sessions. Should a program be cancelled due to insufficient registration, members may
transfer to another program or receive a full refund. Refund cheques will be mailed out
at the end of the season. Programs cannot be pro-rated.
Financial Assistance
Everyone is encouraged to join AJA 50+ and attend its programs. If you need financial
assistance, feel free to contact Annette Paquin 613-526-2968.
The program guide, registration forms and updated info about programs are also
available online at http://aja50plus.ca
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca
AJA 50+ Fall 2015 Registration Form
Participant 1:______________________Participant 2:________________________
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Phone Number:________________________________________
Date
Sept 21 10:30-11:30am
Oct 26 1:00-2:00pm
Nov 2 1:00-2:30pm
Nov 9 1:00-2:30pm
Nov 16 10:00-11:15am
Nov 16 1:30-2:45pm
Nov 23 1:00-2:30pm
Nov 23 5:00-8:00pm
Dec 7 10:30-12:00pm
Dec 14 1:00-2:30pm
Code
TO367
ED368
HE369
RE370
TO371
TO372
ED373
TO374
RE375
ED376
Program
Tour of L’Ancienne Prison de l’Orignal
Daily Life in Iran
The Transgender Brain
True Film Confessions
Visit to the Lowey Collection 1
Visit to the Lowey Collection 2
Can We Time Travel?
Wabano Centre
The unrefined olive
The English Language
Par 1
Par 2
Price
$ 10
$5
$5
$ 10
$ 10
$ 10
$5
$ 10
$ 10
$5
Sept 8 9:30-noon
Oct 13- Dec 1 10:00-12:00pm
Oct 13-Dec 15
9:30am-2:15pm
Oct 13-Nov 17 9:45-11:45am
Oct 20 1:00-2:15pm
Oct 27 1:00-2:00pm
Nov 3 1:00-2:15pm
Nov 10 1:00-2:00pm
Nov 24 1:00-2:00pm
Dec 8 1:00-2:30pm
Dec 15 1:00-2:30pm
RE377
RE123
CC124
No charge
$ 30
$ 50
ED378
ED380
AR379
ED173
AR381
ED382
RE122
ED383
AJA 50+ Intro to Chess
AJA 50+ Chess for Fun
Creative Connections
(Transportation to be paid separately)
20th Century Literature
Sara Vered: My Life in the Haganah
Flying Canoe
Capital Cases
Aged in Harmony
Dr. Andrew Bennett: Ambassador…..
Chanukah Party
Jewish Patriots- Adventurers….
Weekly 10:00-noon
Sept 2 1:00-2:30pm
Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 25, Dec 16
1:00-3:00pm
Sept 16 10:30-12:00pm
Oct 7-Dec 9 1:30-3:00pm
Oct 7 1:00-2:30pm
Oct 21-Nov 11 1:00-2:30pm
Dec 2 1:00-4:00pm
RE126
ED384
AR104
Drop-In Mah Jongg
Rocks From the Sky
Jewish Film Series
$ 2/session
$5
$ 8/series
TO385
RE386
HE387
AR388
AR389
Upper Canada Village
Shiru Lach in the Afternoon
Hey, What Happened to You?
If Sculptures Could Talk
Soapmaking
$ 26
$ 80
$5
$ 95
$ 35
Weekly 10:00-noon
Weekly 1:00-3:00pm
Sept 10 10:00-12:00pm
Oct 15 and Nov 19
10:00-11:15am
Oct 22 11:15-3:00pm
Oct 29 9:00-11:00am
Nov 12 10:00-11:15am
AR106
RE125
TO390
AR103
Sharing the Music that Moves You
Drop-In Bridge
Mill of Kintail
Art at the National Gallery
FR119
TO397
RE391
Bridge and Games Fundraiser
Architectural Tour of Supreme Court
The Cupcake Lounge
$ 10
$ 3/session
$ 10
$ 14 (mem)
$ 34 (nonmem)
$ 40
$ 10
$ 12
Sept 4-Dec 11 10:00-noon
Sept 11 8:30-11:00am
Sept 18 10:00-11:30am
Sept 25 2:15- 4:00pm
Oct 9 10:00-11:00am
Oct 23 10:00-11:30am
Nov 13 10:00-11:00am
RE314
TO193
ED392
TO393
AR394
AR396
AR395
Scrabble with Friends
The Original Twitter-Birdwatching
Alice in Shandehland: Scandal….
Tour of Ismaili Imamat
Public Art Walking Tour- Wellington
In the Artist’s Studio: Roz Tabachnick
Art At The Silvermans
Total
$ 115
$5
$ 10
$5
$5
$5
$ 10
$ 5
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$ 20
$ 10
$5
$ 10
$ 10
$ 10
$ 10
Program
Total
Membership Fees $36.00 x _______= _________
Cheques payable to AJA 50+
Total Enclosed:________________
Register in person 9:30-noon, August 24th, Social Hall A, SJCC
OR Mail form with payment (cheque) to Registrar: Flo Morgan, 59 Beaver Ridge Ottawa, ON K2E 6E2
See us online at http://aja50plus.ca